The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

Hu Qin's home was a one-bedroom single apartment.

Although it wasn't big, it was arranged very warmly.

Despite Hu Qin's androgynous style of dress, her home was filled with all sorts of fluffy toys.

Of course, compared to the vast number of dolls in Li Yi's room, it was still rather modest.

"Take a seat first, I'll go change my clothes."

After entering the door.

Hu Qin asked Chen Fang to wait on the sofa for a while.

Then she gave him a bottle of drink and went into the bedroom.

About five minutes later, Hu Qin came out, having changed into a set of casual sportswear.

Her messy hair had also been tidied up a bit.

This surprised Chen Fang.

After getting home, shouldn't she change into pajamas?

Of course, this was a question in his mind. It would seem impolite if he asked it out loud.

"Officer Hu, I'm really sorry. If I hadn't asked you out for dinner today, none of this would have happened."

Chen Fang said.

Hu Qin smiled slightly and said, "It has nothing to do with you. I'm a police officer. When I see such a situation, I must intervene. Let's not talk about this for now. Are you hungry?"

"I'm not hungry."

Chen Fang said.

Hu Qin nodded and said, "I'm not hungry either, so let's get down to business. Your name is Chen Fang, right?"

"Yes, I am Chen Fang."

"Then your work is...?"

"I am the newly appointed Chief of the Education Bureau."

As he said this, Hu Qin was drinking water.

Upon hearing Chen Fang's introduction, Hu Qin choked on the water, and she couldn't stop coughing.

Chen Fang quickly handed her a tissue and asked, "Are you okay?"

Once Hu Qin stopped coughing and looked at Chen Fang with some disbelief, she asked, "How old are you to be the Chief of the Education Bureau?"

"27."

"A 27-year-old Chief of the Education Bureau. It seems your family has quite the resources."

As she said this, there was some disappointment in Hu Qin's eyes for some reason.

She paused and then said, "Chief Chen, go on, what do you need from me?"

Chen Fang pondered for a moment and asked, "Officer Hu, do you know about the incident where a woman fell from the Haos Hotel during an affair?"

"I know. That case is being handled by our department."

This was good news.

Chen Fang immediately became excited and asked, "Are there any doubts about this fall case?"

"Doubts?"

Hu Qin was taken aback.

Chen Fang nodded and said, "Let me first tell you the background I understand, and then you can put it together and judge for yourself."

Having said that.

Chen Fang relayed in detail what he had heard from Xiao Ting.

As he spoke.

Hu Qin's eyebrows furrowed.

When Chen Fang got to the point.

Hu Qin heaved a sigh and said, "Chief Chen, it's better if you don't get involved with this case."

"Why?"

"No reason. Although this case is being handled by us and I even went to the scene, not long after we got there, the criminal police team got involved. Apparently, there was a leadership call from above, and now the case has been closed," Hu Qin said.

From the tone of Hu Qin's speech.

Chen Fang deduced that Hu Qin actually knew something but was afraid to say it.

He thought for a moment and then said, "Officer Hu, I know you mean well, but I must clarify this matter. If this was indeed a result of someone in my education system misbehaving, as the Chief, I cannot shirk responsibility. Uncovering the details of this incident is also the only way to do justice for the ordinary people, right?"

Chen Fang's gaze was sincere.

Eager.

Hu Qin noticed this.

She spoke slowly, "The waters of Jinde County's education system are very deep. I've been here longer than you and know clearer than you do. If you insist on provoking these people, as a new chief, you're going to suffer."

"I'm not afraid."

Chen Fang stated resolutely.

"What if your Director can't protect you anymore?"

"Then I'm not afraid either."

His tone was still full of conviction, his gaze determined.

Hu Qin took a deep sigh.

He said, "Alright, I'll tell you a bit, to crack this case, you firstly have to deal with someone."

"Niu Yong."

"Who is Niu Yong?"

Chen Fang asked.

Hu Qin explained, "In our Jinde County, there's a famous bath center called Tonight Gathering Bath City, and its boss is called Niu Yong."

Chen Fang scratched his head and asked, "What does this bath city have to do with the falling case?"

Hu Qin said, "This Niu Yong, is considered to be the only crime boss in Jinde County. Although he's well-known, no department dares touch him. As far as I know, he started out by helping people deal with tricky problems. Normally, when the leaders encounter issues, they also turn to Niu Yong to settle them. The suspect who came to confess to the Wang Miaofang's falling case had also worked at Tonight Gathering before."

"You mean, Niu Yong paid someone to take the fall for the crime?"

Chen Fang asked.

Hu Qin said, "I can't just say anything recklessly, but as long as you deal with Niu Yong, you'll have a lead on this case. Otherwise, you have no alternative. Even if I want to help you, I alone have no way to initiate an investigation into this case. After all, the higher-ups have been notified, and no one dares cooperate with us."

"I understand, I'm heading to Tonight Gathering right now."

Chen Fang nodded his head.

Just as he stood up,

Hu Qin grabbed hold of him and said, "Have you lost your mind?"

"Didn't you say finding Niu Yong is the only way to solve this?"

"Yes, I did say Niu Yong could be useful, but why would Niu Yong want to meet you? Why would he help you? Who is Niu Yong? The only mob boss in Jinde County, who doesn't even give a damn about the police, you think he will respect you just because you're the Director of the Education Bureau?"

Chen Fang asked, "What time does this Tonight Gathering close?"

"It's open all night, why?"

"Oh, that's fine then, thank you for telling me all this."

Having said that, he pushed the door open and left.

Hu Qin was stunned for a moment.

She thought that by mentioning the name Niu Yong, Chen Fang would stop being reckless. It was also to use Niu Yong's reputation to suppress Chen Fang's impulsiveness, but he seemed to not take it to heart at all.

She paused for a while.

Feeling uneasy,

Hu Qin dialed Wen Mei's phone.

The moment the other side picked up, Hu Qin asked somewhat frantically, "Xiao Mei, that friend of yours, named Chen Fang, is he an idiot?"

"What happened?"

Wen Mei inquired.

Hu Qin explained the situation in great detail.

On the other end, Wen Mei burst out laughing.

"What's so funny?"

Hu Qin asked.

Wen Mei stopped laughing and said, "He's not only not an idiot, he's actually quite shrewd. He never fights a battle unprepared. Since he's set his sights on this Niu Yong, then Niu Yong is the one in for trouble."

"You're joking, right? He's new here, he has that much power?"

Hu Qin asked.

Wen Mei chuckled, "I don't know how capable he is, but I suggest you keep your distance from him."

"Why?"

"Because the more you interact with him, the more you'll find yourself hopelessly falling for him."

"How is that possible? It can't be that mystical, can it?"

Hu Qin asked incredulously.

Wen Mei secretly smiled and said, "Well then, just wait and watch. Let's see if he's looking for trouble or if this Niu Yong will end up dead. I bet you that by dawn tomorrow, Niu Yong won't be able to act so mighty anymore."

"It's a bet, who's afraid? What's the stake?"

After thinking for a moment,

Wen Mei said, "Since it involves Chen Fang, let's bet on Chen Fang. If you win, I'll sleep with Chen Fang for a night. If I win, you kiss Chen Fang for five minutes, and he has to be the one to initiate it, how about that?"

"Betting so boldly? Are you dead serious or have you slept with Chen Fang already?"

"Never mind that, just answer if you dare..."

"If you dare, I have nothing to fear, it's settled then."

Hu Qin said, unyieldingly.